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People must go to Xizang once in their life!

One day in June 2019, my fanatical urge to go to Xizang met Laotian's dream of driving 318. Then we started to rent a car, form a team, and determine the departure time and other miscellaneous things. Although we also experienced some twists and turns, fortunately, we cleared the rain and fog at the critical moment to see the sunny day and met two fellow citizens born in the 1980s: Xiaoliang from Dalian in Northeast China and Zhaopeng from Qingdao, Shandong Province.

In this way, on September 28, we set out from Chengdu, with four people in a car, heading west along the legendary most beautiful National Highway 318. After 10 days, we drove 2806 kilometers around three major rivers and canyons at an average altitude of 4000 meters. We passed through the eight major mountains and glaciers, three major lakes and Haizi, and took more than 100 dangerous turns to visit the most beautiful towns. We passed by each other's entire world in the last pure land on earth, starting our pilgrimage journey...

Our daily photo is to use butter tea instead of wine. Let's go

DAY1: Chengdu--Xindu Bridge

DAY2: Xindu Bridge-Shangri-La Town

DAY3: One-day trip to Daocheng Aden

DAT4: Shangri-La Town-Feilai Temple (Deqin, Yunnan)

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DAY5: Feilai Temple-Zuogong

Check-in point: Mangkang Yantian Dongda Mountain

Road conditions: Cliffs and cliffs, steep

Early in the morning, I left Feilai Temple with the regret of not being able to witness the solemn scenery of "Rizhao Jinshan", arrived at Mangkang Boundary, returned to National Highway 318, and officially entered the territory of Xizang.

Feilai Temple was full of incense in the morning. When I was standing on the observation deck at 6:40, the abbot of Feilai Temple was already chanting scriptures and praying for blessings.

Meili Snow Mountain at 6:40

Let's go...

I am very interested in this bridge because I am very interested in the village and residents across the bridge. This bridge is the only window through which they can connect with and understand the world.

Finally we arrived at the junction of Yunnan and Xizang. That is to say, after crossing this archway, we officially set foot on the territory of Xizang, a sacred territory!

Along the way, there was a red JEEP Wrangler traveling at the same speed as us. The owner was an uncle, and each person had a car. It was said to be a celebrity celebrity on Douyin. He drove 318 by himself every year. Zhaopeng told Xiaoliang that he lived live while walking along the way. On the border between Yunnan and Xizang, his fans even invited him to take photos with him.

At the provincial boundary sign, everyone excitedly got off the bus and took a group photo. Zhaopeng on the left finally had the opportunity to chat with this Internet celebrity.

Not long after passing the provincial boundary pillar, we encountered a traffic jam for the first time, and finally there was a traffic jam.^_^This allowed us to get in close contact with fellow travelers and finally felt the festive travel atmosphere of the past.

We and our cars waiting for the road to be cleared

This day is along the tributary of the Lancang River, driving among cliffs. The day before, I was just a little worried. On this day, for the first time, I questioned why I took such a big risk. Every time I turned a corner, I couldn't wait to install a brake under my feet and step on it, trying to slow them down. Slow down, even though I knew they had controlled the speed within the safe limit.

Finally, I completed the Panshan Road, a tributary of the Lancang River, and returned to National Highway 318

First stop, Mangkang, Xizang

In Mangkang's salt fields, Zhang Qian traveled through the Western Regions in history. Could it also pass here?! The Lancang River flows quietly among the red and green, and there are also cottages quietly leaning against the mountains and rivers.

Driving on Route 318, I feel very happy

Dongda Mountain is a high mountain with an altitude of more than 5000 meters throughout the journey. Standing on the Dongda Mountain Observation Platform, you can view the entire Mangkang.

There are many hiking and cycling along the way.

Before I witnessed this with my own eyes, how many people were like me, sitting in less than 10 square meters of space, looking at the 95,000 kilometers of brilliance and the 1.3 billion yuan of colorful life in the book; or like me, having a heart that is wider than 95,000 kilometers, but sitting on a chair that is less than a square meter. If you don't go out for a walk, you will think this is the world and believe that things will remain the same.

The world is so big, I am glad I came out and took a look.

To be continued...